Pokémon Trading Card Game Rules - Pokemon.com

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Pokémon Knock Out opposing Pokémon by using attacks or Abilities. To power their attacks, Pokémon need Energy cards.
The Pokémon TCG has 9 Energy types, and you will find Pokémon matching all 9 types in the game.
Each Energy type powers different attacks. Find the ones that match your personality! The Energy types are the following:
GRAss
Grass Pokémon often have attacks that heal themselves or
Poison their opponents.
LiGHTninG
Lightning Pokémon can bring back used Energy from the
discard pile—and they can Paralyze opponents.
DARKness
Darkness Pokémon feature sneaky attacks that often make
opponents discard cards!
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Fire Pokémon have big attacks! They can Burn their
opponents, but their attacks need time to build up again.
PsyCHiC
Psychic Pokémon are great for special powers! Their
opponents often find themselves Asleep, Confused,
or Poisoned.
MeTAL
Metal Pokémon can resist attacks for longer than most
other Pokémon.
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Water Pokémon can manipulate Energy and move Pokémon
around on the other team.
Fighting Pokémon can take bigger risks to do extra damage,
and some can flip coins for combination hits.
Colorless Pokémon have lots of different moves, and they
work with any kind of deck.